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Fox and Hounds, Christmas Common
The cosy pub and walk series continues! It’s another Brakspear pub because let’s be honest, when it takes about 6 months to actually secure a date for a meet up with friends the last thing you want to do is then be looking about for the nearest local walk – the Brakspear pub trails app and website gives you circular walks from its pubs and they are free to access. It’s winter so Christmas Common is where you want to be and the Fox & Hounds, at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, has both a pub, views and walks to die for. It’s like a tardis in the pub with cosy nooks on different levels and kitsch decor. There’s roaring fires, a menu that screams cold weather (apple crumble delights and more) and a very welcoming pub dog. After a fantastic lunch take your pic of one of the many nearby walks. We chose route 2: circular pub walk through woodland, field, bridleway and lane. It was absolutely gorgeous! I’ve walked a fair bit in this area but this walk was new to me and we only met two people the whole way around. Few things more satisfying then […] Read more
Horspath playground
Another new playground for you. A fantastic glow-up with a huge amount to do. Busy playground dwellers explore! Read more
Oxford Illusion Musuem
A new museum in the centre of the city where everything isn't quite as it seems! Read more
Wallingford Riverside Splash Park and outdoor pool
Yet another splash park that's been recently refurbed! So many, where to choose?! Read more
The Leys Splash Park and playground
A great park made even better! Bright, colourful and accessible. 🌈 Read more
The Manor, Garsington
A gastropub with stunning views and a great play area - a prime sunny day location! Read more
Cutteslowe Splash Pad
Cutteslowe park is packed with things to do for families - get yourself down there pronto! Read more
Proof Social Bakehouse
Located in the Sandford Lane Industrial Estate and housed in one of the fab, high-ceilinged warehouses, Proof is light, airy and spacious with pops of colour from a beautiful bright mural by super talented artist Lisa Curtis. The bakery has recently expanded into a mezzanine level and we can’t wait to see more as it evolves. It’s open plan so you can see right into the kitchen where all the baking magic happens. Proof Social is a collaboration between Missing Bean Coffee and Tap Social and you can expect to find all your favourite things here: excellent coffee, sourdough bread, pastries, cakes, tray bakes and more. The cinnamon buns are my favourite: a sticky mess of gooeyness and joy. They even let you choose from the tray which one you want – anyone not immediately saying ‘the biggest’ needs to be chased by wolves straight out of town. Team with a walk around Sandford Lock (only a few mins walk away), perfect for a sunny stroll. If you are familiar with parent company Tap Social’s ethos, you will know that social justice is at the heart of what they do and Proof Bakehouse is an important strand of that, offering […] Read more
Edmonds Park Splash Pad, Didcot
Yet another splash pad! We can't get enough of these in summer - anyone up for a splash-pad crawl?! Read more
Sunnyhill Vineyard
Fancy a pizza night amongst the vines? Don't mind if I do. Oh, and there's a playground and alpacas to meet for the children too! Read more
Northcroft Lido
An amazing Lido, with splash pad, that wouldn't look out of place abroad! 😎 Read more
Badbury Clump bluebells
Widely regarded as one of the best places in the UK to view bluebells...get ready for an assault on the senses! Read more
Bluebell walk: Begbroke – Bladon
A beautiful bluebell walk connecting two Oxfordshire villages, with the bonus if a great playground too! Read more
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